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Hiring Statistical Assistants

Employers across the 15 metro areas we have BLS OEWS wage data for pay statistical assistants a median of $37,970 to $70,570 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A search through recruitlocalpros runs Tier I to Tier VI, $6,240 to $54,340, set by seniority, never by location or salary. Our vetted recruiting partner handles sourcing, screening and placement end to end.

What do statistical assistants do?

  • Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.
  • Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.
  • Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.
  • Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
  • Participate in the publication of data or information.
  • File data and related information, and maintain and update databases.

Core tasks, O*NET OnLine, 43-9111.00.

What does it take to become one?

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

O*NET Job Zone 4, SVP (7.0 to < 8.0). O*NET OnLine.

Employers commonly list experience with C#, Oracle Java, Python, R, SAS, Bentley MicroStation for this role.

What do statistical assistants get paid?

BLS OEWS, May 2025 publishes a wage for statistical assistants in 15 of the metro areas in this build. The median ranges from $37,970 to $70,570 a year depending on the metro, with a midpoint of $48,980. This is what employers pay, place of work, not a single national figure and not what any one person takes home.

BLS OEWS, BLS OEWS, May 2025, SOC 43-9111.

What does hiring one cost?

The same as any role: tier, not location or salary, sets the fee. Across all six tiers the published range is $6,240 to $54,340 per search. For scale, the highest published median for statistical assistants in this build is $70,570. A contingency firm hiring at that level would bill roughly $14,114 to $21,171 on the first year salary alone, 20 to 30%.

Frequently asked

How fast can a statistical assistants search fill?
23 to 35 days, 2 to 3x faster than a typical contingency search, per the recruiting provider's published figures.
What if the hire does not work out?
A 45-day replacement guarantee, at 50% off a repeat search for the same role.

Price a statistical assistants search

Eight questions about the role. Your tier range appears on screen, with the contingency comparison if you are paying one now.

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Where we run statistical assistants searches

The fee does not move with the city. The wage band does, so each page prices the role against what that metro actually pays.